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Supporting FastIron Software Release 08.0.30
HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Brocade ICX 6610 Stackable Switch
Hardware Installation Guide
53-1003620-03
7 November 2016

Table of Contents

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Summary

Document Conventions

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Explains the meaning and severity of different types of notices (NOTE, ATTENTION, CAUTION, DANGER).

Text Formatting Conventions

Defines formatting conventions like bold, italic, and courier font for text elements.

Command Syntax Conventions

Contacting Brocade Technical Support

Brocade Customers

Provides contact methods (online, phone, email) for Brocade customers.

Brocade OEM Customers

Advises OEM customers to contact their OEM/solution provider for support.

About This Document

Supported Software

Refers to the appropriate configuration guide for supported hardware features.

Whats New in This Document

Summarizes enhancements in FastIron release 08.0.30, focusing on technical specifications.

ICX 6610 Overview

Hardware Features

Describes the different hardware platforms and models of the ICX 6610 switch.

Management Interfaces

Console Management Interface

Out-of-band Management Interface

Reset Button

Network Interfaces for the ICX 6610

Slot Locations

Slot Designations

10;100;1000 BASE-T Ports

SFP Interfaces

40-Gbps QSFP Interface Stacking Ports

Specifying a Port Address

Specifying a Data Port

Explains the format for specifying data port addresses (stack unit/slot/port).

Specifying a Stacking Port

Explains the format for specifying stacking port addresses (stack unit/slot/port).

Specifying a Management Port

Explains how to specify the management port address.

Port, System, and Power Status LEDs

System Status LEDs

Fan Trays

Power Supplies

PoE and PoE+ Capacity on AC and DC Power Supplies

Installing the ICX 6610 Switch

Unpacking the Device

Instructions for verifying the contents of the shipping carton.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the shipping carton for the ICX 6610 device.

General Requirements

Outlines the need for a management station and serial connection for initial setup.

Installation Tasks

Installation Precautions

General Precautions

Provides general safety precautions, including a warning about laser radiation.

Lifting Precautions

Power Precautions

Preparing the Installation Site

Cabling Infrastructure

Provides specifications for cables used with different port types and lengths.

Installation Location

Installing the Device

Desktop Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the ICX 6610 on a desktop or flat surface.

Rack Mount Installation

Two-post Rack Mount Installation

Four-post Rack Mount Installation

Connecting Devices in a Traditional Stack

Stacking Ports and Trunks

Details the dedicated stacking ports and how they can be grouped into trunks.

Trunking Requirements

Stacking Configuration Requirements

Stacking Cables

Stack Size

Stacking Topologies

Connecting Devices in a Mixed Stack

Stacking Ports Used in Mixed Stacking

Summarizes stacking ports on ICX 6610 and ICX 6450 for mixed stack configurations.

ICX 6610 Stacking Ports and Trunks

Ports Used to Connect ICX 6610 Devices to ICX 6450 Devices

ICX 6450 Stacking Ports and Trunks

Trunking Requirements

Stacking Configuration Requirements

Secure-Setup Utility

Automatic and Manual Configuration Methods

Stack Size

Stacking Topologies

Topology 1: Single Ring

Describes a single ring configuration with two ICX 6610 backbone and ICX 6450 peripheral devices.

Topology 2: Dual Ring

Topology 3: Linear and Ring

Topology 4: Ring with One Backbone Device

Topology Recommendations

Connecting ICX 6610 Devices in the Backbone

Connecting a Peripheral Device to an ICX 6610 and to Another Peripheral Device

Extended Distance Stacking

Attaching a PC or Terminal

Powering on the System

Power Supplies for the Brocade ICX 6610

Installing and Replacing a Power Supply Unit

Covers hot-swapping precautions and procedures for installing/replacing power supplies.

Installing an AC Power Supply

Installing a DC Power Supply

Installing or Replacing Fan Trays

Checking Network Devices and Testing Connectivity

Assigning Permanent Passwords

Explains the importance of assigning passwords to secure CLI access.

Setting Passwords

Provides steps for setting Super User, Port Configuration, and Read-Only passwords.

Configuring IP Addresses

Recovering from a Lost Password

Details the procedure to recover a lost password via serial access and system reset.

Devices Running Layer 2 Software

Devices Running Layer 3 Software

Configuring IP Parameters for Devices Running Layer 3 Software

Configuring IP Addresses

Details configuring IP addresses on Ethernet ports, VE interfaces, and loopback interfaces.

Assigning an IP Address to an Ethernet Port

Assigning an IP Address to a Loopback Interface

Assigning an IP Address to a Virtual Routing Interface

Connecting Network Devices

Connectors

Refers to the Hardware Specifications chapter for port pinout details.

Cables

Refers to the Cabling Infrastructure section for cable lengths and types.

Connecting to Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Hubs

Explains using crossover or straight-through cables for Ethernet connections.

Connecting to Workstations, Servers, or Routers

Automatic MDI or MDIX Detection

Connecting a Network Device to a Fiber Port

Installing a Transceiver

Cabling a Fiber-optic Transceiver

Testing Connectivity

Pinging an IP Address

Explains how to ping an IP address to verify network reachability.

Observing LEDs

Describes how to interpret LEDs to determine network connection status.

Troubleshooting Network Connections

Digital Optical Monitoring

Virtual Cable Testing

Virtual Cable Test Command Syntax

Viewing the Results of the Cable Analysis

Managing the ICX 6610 Hardware

Managing Temperature Settings

Explains how to display and change temperature warning and shutdown levels.

Displaying Syslog Messages for Temperature

Changing the Temperature Warning Level

Changing the Temperature Poll Time

Removing MAC Address Entries

Displaying ICX 6610 CPU Usage

Hardware Maintenance Schedule

Removing a Copper or Fiber-optic Module

Cabling a Fiber-optic Module

Cleaning the Fiber-optic Connectors

Brocade ICX 6610 Switch Technical Specifications

System Specifications

Lists enclosure, power, cooling, and system architecture specifications.

Ethernet

Details GbE ports, SFP GbE ports, and Ethernet management port types.

LEDs

Specifies the types and status indications for Port, System, Power, and Fan LEDs.

Other

Lists the serial cable type for management.

Weight and Physical Dimensions

Environmental Requirements

Power Supply Specifications (per PSU)

Power Consumption (Maximum Configuration)

Data Port Specifications (Ethernet)

Serial Port Specifications (Pinout RJ-45)

Serial Port Specifications (Protocol)

Regulatory Compliance (EMC)

Regulatory Compliance (Safety)

Regulatory Compliance (Environmental)

Troubleshooting

Diagnosing Switch Indicators

Explains how to diagnose issues by observing switch LEDs.

Power and Cooling Problems

Installation

In-band Access

Explains how to access the switch management agent via Telnet or SSH.

Regulatory Statements

BSMI Statement (Taiwan)

Provides Class A warning for radio interference in domestic environments.

Canadian Requirements

States compliance with Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

China CC Statement

Europe and Australia (CISPR 22 Class A Warning)

FCC Warning (US Only)

Germany

KCC Statement (Republic of Korea)

VCCI Statement

Cautions

General Cautions

Alerts to hazards like high ambient temperature and restricted airflow.

Chassis Tool Safety

Unauthorized Modifications Warning

Erase Startup-Config Caution

Electrical Safety Precautions

Separate Branch Circuit for Power

Prevent Power Circuit Overload

Cable Voltage Discharge

Power Supply Cord Removal

Slot Filler Panel Requirement

DC Input Circuit and Wiring Specifications

DC System Grounding Wire

Danger Notices

Service Personnel Qualification

States that procedures are for qualified service personnel only.

Installation and Power Removal Dangers

Warns about hazards before installation and during power cord removal.

Disconnect Both Power Cords Before Servicing

High Voltage Shock Warning

Equipment Weight Dangers

Laser Dangers

Summary

Document Conventions

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Explains the meaning and severity of different types of notices (NOTE, ATTENTION, CAUTION, DANGER).

Text Formatting Conventions

Defines formatting conventions like bold, italic, and courier font for text elements.

Command Syntax Conventions

Contacting Brocade Technical Support

Brocade Customers

Provides contact methods (online, phone, email) for Brocade customers.

Brocade OEM Customers

Advises OEM customers to contact their OEM/solution provider for support.

About This Document

Supported Software

Refers to the appropriate configuration guide for supported hardware features.

Whats New in This Document

Summarizes enhancements in FastIron release 08.0.30, focusing on technical specifications.

ICX 6610 Overview

Hardware Features

Describes the different hardware platforms and models of the ICX 6610 switch.

Management Interfaces

Console Management Interface

Out-of-band Management Interface

Reset Button

Network Interfaces for the ICX 6610

Slot Locations

Slot Designations

10;100;1000 BASE-T Ports

SFP Interfaces

40-Gbps QSFP Interface Stacking Ports

Specifying a Port Address

Specifying a Data Port

Explains the format for specifying data port addresses (stack unit/slot/port).

Specifying a Stacking Port

Explains the format for specifying stacking port addresses (stack unit/slot/port).

Specifying a Management Port

Explains how to specify the management port address.

Port, System, and Power Status LEDs

System Status LEDs

Fan Trays

Power Supplies

PoE and PoE+ Capacity on AC and DC Power Supplies

Installing the ICX 6610 Switch

Unpacking the Device

Instructions for verifying the contents of the shipping carton.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the shipping carton for the ICX 6610 device.

General Requirements

Outlines the need for a management station and serial connection for initial setup.

Installation Tasks

Installation Precautions

General Precautions

Provides general safety precautions, including a warning about laser radiation.

Lifting Precautions

Power Precautions

Preparing the Installation Site

Cabling Infrastructure

Provides specifications for cables used with different port types and lengths.

Installation Location

Installing the Device

Desktop Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the ICX 6610 on a desktop or flat surface.

Rack Mount Installation

Two-post Rack Mount Installation

Four-post Rack Mount Installation

Connecting Devices in a Traditional Stack

Stacking Ports and Trunks

Details the dedicated stacking ports and how they can be grouped into trunks.

Trunking Requirements

Stacking Configuration Requirements

Stacking Cables

Stack Size

Stacking Topologies

Connecting Devices in a Mixed Stack

Stacking Ports Used in Mixed Stacking

Summarizes stacking ports on ICX 6610 and ICX 6450 for mixed stack configurations.

ICX 6610 Stacking Ports and Trunks

Ports Used to Connect ICX 6610 Devices to ICX 6450 Devices

ICX 6450 Stacking Ports and Trunks

Trunking Requirements

Stacking Configuration Requirements

Secure-Setup Utility

Automatic and Manual Configuration Methods

Stack Size

Stacking Topologies

Topology 1: Single Ring

Describes a single ring configuration with two ICX 6610 backbone and ICX 6450 peripheral devices.

Topology 2: Dual Ring

Topology 3: Linear and Ring

Topology 4: Ring with One Backbone Device

Topology Recommendations

Connecting ICX 6610 Devices in the Backbone

Connecting a Peripheral Device to an ICX 6610 and to Another Peripheral Device

Extended Distance Stacking

Attaching a PC or Terminal

Powering on the System

Power Supplies for the Brocade ICX 6610

Installing and Replacing a Power Supply Unit

Covers hot-swapping precautions and procedures for installing/replacing power supplies.

Installing an AC Power Supply

Installing a DC Power Supply

Installing or Replacing Fan Trays

Checking Network Devices and Testing Connectivity

Assigning Permanent Passwords

Explains the importance of assigning passwords to secure CLI access.

Setting Passwords

Provides steps for setting Super User, Port Configuration, and Read-Only passwords.

Configuring IP Addresses

Recovering from a Lost Password

Details the procedure to recover a lost password via serial access and system reset.

Devices Running Layer 2 Software

Devices Running Layer 3 Software

Configuring IP Parameters for Devices Running Layer 3 Software

Configuring IP Addresses

Details configuring IP addresses on Ethernet ports, VE interfaces, and loopback interfaces.

Assigning an IP Address to an Ethernet Port

Assigning an IP Address to a Loopback Interface

Assigning an IP Address to a Virtual Routing Interface

Connecting Network Devices

Connectors

Refers to the Hardware Specifications chapter for port pinout details.

Cables

Refers to the Cabling Infrastructure section for cable lengths and types.

Connecting to Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Hubs

Explains using crossover or straight-through cables for Ethernet connections.

Connecting to Workstations, Servers, or Routers

Automatic MDI or MDIX Detection

Connecting a Network Device to a Fiber Port

Installing a Transceiver

Cabling a Fiber-optic Transceiver

Testing Connectivity

Pinging an IP Address

Explains how to ping an IP address to verify network reachability.

Observing LEDs

Describes how to interpret LEDs to determine network connection status.

Troubleshooting Network Connections

Digital Optical Monitoring

Virtual Cable Testing

Virtual Cable Test Command Syntax

Viewing the Results of the Cable Analysis

Managing the ICX 6610 Hardware

Managing Temperature Settings

Explains how to display and change temperature warning and shutdown levels.

Displaying Syslog Messages for Temperature

Changing the Temperature Warning Level

Changing the Temperature Poll Time

Removing MAC Address Entries

Displaying ICX 6610 CPU Usage

Hardware Maintenance Schedule

Removing a Copper or Fiber-optic Module

Cabling a Fiber-optic Module

Cleaning the Fiber-optic Connectors

Brocade ICX 6610 Switch Technical Specifications

System Specifications

Lists enclosure, power, cooling, and system architecture specifications.

Ethernet

Details GbE ports, SFP GbE ports, and Ethernet management port types.

LEDs

Specifies the types and status indications for Port, System, Power, and Fan LEDs.

Other

Lists the serial cable type for management.

Weight and Physical Dimensions

Environmental Requirements

Power Supply Specifications (per PSU)

Power Consumption (Maximum Configuration)

Data Port Specifications (Ethernet)

Serial Port Specifications (Pinout RJ-45)

Serial Port Specifications (Protocol)

Regulatory Compliance (EMC)

Regulatory Compliance (Safety)

Regulatory Compliance (Environmental)

Troubleshooting

Diagnosing Switch Indicators

Explains how to diagnose issues by observing switch LEDs.

Power and Cooling Problems

Installation

In-band Access

Explains how to access the switch management agent via Telnet or SSH.

Regulatory Statements

BSMI Statement (Taiwan)

Provides Class A warning for radio interference in domestic environments.

Canadian Requirements

States compliance with Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

China CC Statement

Europe and Australia (CISPR 22 Class A Warning)

FCC Warning (US Only)

Germany

KCC Statement (Republic of Korea)

VCCI Statement

Cautions

General Cautions

Alerts to hazards like high ambient temperature and restricted airflow.

Chassis Tool Safety

Unauthorized Modifications Warning

Erase Startup-Config Caution

Electrical Safety Precautions

Separate Branch Circuit for Power

Prevent Power Circuit Overload

Cable Voltage Discharge

Power Supply Cord Removal

Slot Filler Panel Requirement

DC Input Circuit and Wiring Specifications

DC System Grounding Wire

Danger Notices

Service Personnel Qualification

States that procedures are for qualified service personnel only.

Installation and Power Removal Dangers

Warns about hazards before installation and during power cord removal.

Disconnect Both Power Cords Before Servicing

High Voltage Shock Warning

Equipment Weight Dangers

Laser Dangers

Brocade Communications Systems ICX 6610 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBrocade Communications Systems
ModelICX 6610
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

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